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gsg · 7 May 2017, 11:46 AM

Hi, just wanted to share a couple pictures of my newly acquired Explorer. Freshly serviced movement and new dome crystal to replace the original flat top. At 36mm it seats perfectly on my wrist. The watch is in great condition which has really helped me get over the initial sticker shock once I had it in my hands ;)

Rebel · 7 May 2017, 12:08 PM

Very nice.

Lol-x · 7 May 2017, 12:09 PM

That is super nice.
The domed crystal looks great and adds to a more vintage look.
Was it the case that Rolex originally released this watch with the domed crystal but then at some stage during its production changed to the corner edge styled crystal? I'm just curious about the history of these crystals.
I think if you go to Rolex for a crystal replacement then will only supply the corner edge style crystal.
The 'flat top' really is entirely flat as I recall it does have a bit of a dome, but it is not as pronounced as the domed watch you own.

gsg · 7 May 2017, 12:15 PM

Yes, you are correct, the original crystal I replaced is not entirely flat. My mistake calling it a "flat top". As far as I know, many of these latest series explorers (R and L) came with these lesser domed crystals. I agree the dome adds to the vintage charm.

Lol-x · 7 May 2017, 12:26 PM

I've got an "L" serial, it was not my first Rolex but the 1016 was the watch that I has the strongest passion to acquire. It is not easy to find in excellent condition, and at the time, the price was high...still high today but I don't regret it.

sea-dweller · 7 May 2017, 12:56 PM

Nice Explorer!

sensui · 7 May 2017, 01:14 PM

Beautiful 1016!

AirKing527 · 7 May 2017, 01:19 PM

Beautiful

roll9 · 7 May 2017, 03:46 PM

Got a love that dome.

HL65 · 7 May 2017, 08:46 PM

Very nice and love it! One of my favorites as well.

Lol-x · 7 May 2017, 10:34 PM

The "R" and "L" serials are the second last and last serials of the 1016 model ever made. They do seem to command a premium price

drefrank · 8 May 2017, 01:07 AM

That watch has a very nice pop (for lack of a better word) to it.

Nicholas Bedworth · 8 May 2017, 11:21 AM

The interface between the bezel and crystal is so much smoother, continuous and pleasing than the standard replacement RSC unit. I wonder why they abandoned the original crystal design?

7 May 2017, 11:46 AM	#1
gsg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 228	Explorer 1016 R series c.1988 Hi, just wanted to share a couple pictures of my newly acquired Explorer. Freshly serviced movement and new dome crystal to replace the original flat top. At 36mm it seats perfectly on my wrist. The watch is in great condition which has really helped me get over the initial sticker shock once I had it in my hands ;)

7 May 2017, 12:08 PM	#2
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Very nice. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

7 May 2017, 12:09 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,591	That is super nice. The domed crystal looks great and adds to a more vintage look. Was it the case that Rolex originally released this watch with the domed crystal but then at some stage during its production changed to the corner edge styled crystal? I'm just curious about the history of these crystals. I think if you go to Rolex for a crystal replacement then will only supply the corner edge style crystal. The 'flat top' really is entirely flat as I recall it does have a bit of a dome, but it is not as pronounced as the domed watch you own. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 May 2017, 12:26 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,591	I've got an "L" serial, it was not my first Rolex but the 1016 was the watch that I has the strongest passion to acquire. It is not easy to find in excellent condition, and at the time, the price was high...still high today but I don't regret it. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 May 2017, 12:56 PM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice Explorer! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 May 2017, 12:15 PM	#4
gsg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 228	Yes, you are correct, the original crystal I replaced is not entirely flat. My mistake calling it a "flat top". As far as I know, many of these latest series explorers (R and L) came with these lesser domed crystals. I agree the dome adds to the vintage charm.

7 May 2017, 01:14 PM	#7
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Beautiful 1016!

7 May 2017, 01:19 PM	#8
AirKing527 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 256	Beautiful

7 May 2017, 03:46 PM	#9
roll9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: California Watch: 1016 & 16700 Posts: 368	Got a love that dome.

7 May 2017, 08:46 PM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Very nice and love it! One of my favorites as well. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 May 2017, 10:34 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,591	The "R" and "L" serials are the second last and last serials of the 1016 model ever made. They do seem to command a premium price __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

8 May 2017, 01:07 AM	#12
drefrank 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 921	That watch has a very nice pop (for lack of a better word) to it.

8 May 2017, 11:21 AM	#13
Nicholas Bedworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Posts: 47	The interface between the bezel and crystal is so much smoother, continuous and pleasing than the standard replacement RSC unit. I wonder why they abandoned the original crystal design?

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